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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.45, 3,104.99 and 2,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.45, 3,104.99 and 2,125.73 is: 2,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.45 : 3,104.99 = 2,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.45/3,104.99 = 2,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.45x = 3,104.99 × 2,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.45x = 6,600,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,370.39/2,248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.52

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